Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon
DistilleryEdradourBlinking Owl
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%45%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£57.95£42.95
Rating5.00/53.00/5

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value86/100

Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value70/100

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon is better value at £43 vs £58.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.95 vs £42.95)

Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon

Pros

  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £57.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Blinking?

Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitCitric

Only Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon

New WoodToastedNutty

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